A viral Central Park kiss has reportedly derailed a Wachtell partner’s move to Gibson Dunn and landed him on leave.

Wellstar is eliminating 761 administrative roles across Georgia while it opens new hospitals and finalizes acquisitions, the Atlanta Business Chronicle reports. The system says the cuts are meant to cut costs and streamline operations.

A new federal lawsuit says Portland and Multnomah County’s emergency systems leave disabled residents at risk. The case revives concerns first documented in a 2021 city audit.

Broward County will spend $800,000 to guarantee at least three art, music, PE or media classes at every elementary school.

Pierce County will give free portable air conditioners to eligible LIHEAP households who received energy assistance between Oct. 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026.

Laurence Ales is the interim dean of CMU’s Tepper School, stepping in July 1 to steer the school while a permanent dean search pauses and resumes in the fall. He brings internal leadership and long-standing research experience to the role.

A Lakewood electrolysis clinic serving LGBTQ+ and transgender clients has closed after a worker strike and 25 wage complaints. Former patients now face a scramble for specialized care.

Murfreesboro sold neighboring land to The Journey Home for $1, preserving nearly $180,000 for homelessness services and future projects.

Broken air conditioners are drawing parent complaints at Socorro ISD campuses as El Paso temperatures push toward 107 degrees.

A Baltimore teacher paid his overdue tax bill, but a city error still pushed his rental house into foreclosure.

Washington’s first NextGen bar exam was canceled after a technology failure disrupted testing in Yakima. Candidates can seek a makeup exam, transfer to February 2027, or request a full refund.

Volunteers say West Valley City Animal Services is relying on portable coolers as shelter humidity rises above recommended levels.

The Smith family has created FWS Enterprises to coordinate wealth and giving, and offered a $50M matching challenge to the Memphis Zoo — a move that formalizes their philanthropy.